Chapter 1023

Chapter 1023: Continuing the Persuasion

“Is it really the Primal Spiritual Treasure Saint Moon Bay that’s holding back our tribe’s growth?”

Even the Saint Moon Tribe Great Luo couldn’t help but feel a deep sense of doubt at this point.

At her current level of cultivation, she couldn’t tell whether Xu Fan’s words were true or false.

“Then what should our tribe do if we want to rise in the Immortal Realm in the future?” the Saint Moon Tribe Great Luo asked.

“If the Sage wishes to maintain our tribe’s current strength, there’s no need to do anything special—just carry on as usual.”

“But if the Sage wants our tribe to stand alongside the human race, the beast race, or even the Ancient Gods Tribe, it will require a bold sacrifice—a painful but necessary one.”

“With our tribe’s unyielding spirit, we must stir the tides of the Immortal Realm to gain its favor,” Xu Fan explained.

“Are you suggesting we destroy our sacred artifact?” A powerful aura erupted from the Saint Moon Tribe Great Luo, pressing down on Xu Fan.

Xu Fan stood firm, unshaken, facing the Saint Moon Tribe Great Luo with calm composure.

“Our bond with the sacred artifact is as deep as the ocean. As long as it exists, our tribe will remain dependent on it.”

“Over these countless years, has the Sage ever seen a Golden Immortal ascend to the level of a Great Luo?”

“Have you ever witnessed our people striving to cultivate for the sake of the tribe’s rise?”

“Our sacred artifact has already cut off half of our Saint Moon Tribe’s potential. Without destroying it, we can never awaken our unyielding spirit,” Xu Fan said slowly.

He then took out a jade slip.

“This is a secret technique I obtained from an ancient land. It allows us to offer the sacred artifact to the Heavenly Way’s Will in exchange for the Immortal Realm’s favor.”

“I can’t guarantee that our tribe will rise from this, but I can say with certainty that this is our only chance,” Xu Fan stated.

At that moment, an invisible force restrained Xu Fan, and the Saint Moon Tribe Great Luo began to gently search his soul.

After a long while, the Saint Moon Great Luo released Xu Fan.

“You may leave now. I need time to consider this,” the Saint Moon Great Luo said softly.

“I know how difficult it is for the Sage to part with the sacred artifact, but it’s no less painful for me. The purer my faith in the Saint Moon, the more my heart aches when I speak of sacrificing the sacred artifact.”

“But if our tribe is to rise, this may be our only opportunity,” Xu Fan said as he was escorted away by the Saint Moon Great Luo.

“This kind of persuasion wouldn’t work on ordinary tribes.”

“But for a tribe with a unified faith, some things are easier to discuss,” Xu Fan thought to himself, feeling a sense of relief.

Xu Fan returned to the holy city of the Saint Moon Tribe, continuing to immerse himself in the local customs and culture.

Meanwhile, the two Great Luo of the Saint Moon Tribe began to contemplate the future path of their tribe.

Three months later, the disguised Xu Fan was summoned once again by the Saint Moon Tribe Great Luo.

“I’ve made my decision. As you suggested, I will offer the sacred artifact to the Heavenly Way’s Will.”

“The secret technique you provided has proven invaluable. What reward do you seek now?” the Saint Moon Tribe Great Luo asked, looking directly at Xu Fan.

“I ask for nothing but the chance to contribute to the rise of our Saint Moon Tribe,” Xu Fan replied sincerely.

The Saint Moon Tribe Great Luo waved her hand lightly, instantly transporting Xu Fan into the tribe’s treasury.

“You may choose one item from the treasury,” the voice of the Saint Moon Great Luo echoed in Xu Fan’s ears.

Xu Fan looked at the world before him with a mix of surprise and delight. He hadn’t expected to reach the Saint Moon Tribe treasury so early in his plans. "Grape, forget the rest of the plan. I didn’t think I’d get to the Saint Moon Tribe treasury this fast. Interesting," Xu Fan mused to himself.

After spending a considerable amount of time exploring the treasury, Xu Fan picked out a celestial tool that matched the path he was feigning to follow within the Saint Moon Tribe. The Saint Moon Great Luo watched his selection and nodded approvingly.

Preparations then began for the ritual to offer the celestial tool to the Heavenly Way’s Will of the Immortal Realm. Meanwhile, Xu Fan returned to his spatial cave dwelling in the holy city. "The plan is going smoothly. Just waiting for the offering to start," he thought.

"If Wang Xiangchi and his father-in-law play their parts well, the entire Saint Moon Tribe treasury will be mine," Xu Fan said, practically drooling at the prospect. Inside the treasury, he had spotted numerous Time Treasures. Grape estimated they could accelerate his time by at least twenty thousand years, bringing him closer to becoming a Golden Immortal.

But then a question struck him. "Who should I frame when it’s time to act?" Xu Fan pondered, feeling a bit troubled. "The beast race or the Wood Origin Tribe?" he wondered, stroking his chin. "Framing the beast race seems more plausible," he concluded, recalling the Saint Moon Tribe’s history of conflict with the beast race, which had only been resolved by the Wood Origin Tribe’s intervention.

Meanwhile, Wang Xiangchi, stationed at the human race’s front lines, received Xu Fan’s message and looked puzzled. Xu Fan’s elder brother also got the message. "Ha ha, big brother, your master wants you to visit. Do your best and listen to him," the elderly man with white hair said, smiling.

"Master, it’s just a visit to intimidate the Saint Moon Tribe Great Luo; it’s no big deal," the elder brother replied, chuckling. "After this, I’ll send my regards to your master. You should leave now; don’t delay," the elderly man said, waving his hand as he sipped his drink.

As his bond with his younger brother grew stronger, his life became more relaxed. "If it weren’t for that long-haired old man not allowing the Great Luo to leave the boundary, I would have sent the second and third brothers to other Immortal Realms to gather Time Treasures," he sighed. "I also can’t fully utilize the Hall of Time; otherwise, my younger brother wouldn’t need to gather Time Treasures."

The ritual to offer a Primal Spiritual Treasure was a massive undertaking, nearly mobilizing the entire Saint Moon Tribe. The offering formation was as large as a city, and it took a full year to complete, with countless precious materials piled onto it.

On the day of completion, Xu Fan was invited by the Saint Moon Great Luo. "The offering formation is ready. When should we activate it?" she asked. "No need to pick a specific time. Just unite the tribe and use this offering to unleash our unyielding spirit," Xu Fan suggested.

"Understood. We’ll set the date for nine days from now, when all tribespeople will worship the Saint Moon in the Immortal Realm. From now on, our Saint Moon Tribe will believe in the Saint Moon of the Immortal Realm," the Saint Moon Great Luo declared, gazing at the sky.

Xu Fan wasn’t entirely trusted, but the Saint Moon Great Luo knew one thing was true: the Saint Moon Tribe’s growth was indeed hindered by their sacred artifact. While it was a boon when the tribe was weak, aiming for the peak of the Immortal Realm required more than just a Primal Spiritual Treasure.